Warriors: Fighting men and their uniforms

by Martin Windrow

Overview

From ancient times to the present day, the world's finest warriors have been marked out by a stunning variety of dress, tactics and equipment. This splendid collection of artwork and commentaries illustrates famous combatants from all the ages of military history, bringing them to life in incredible colour and detail. From the gleaming plate armour of the medieval knight to the sleek camouflage gear of modern special ops forces, from the distinctive attire of the Japanese samurai to the ballistic armour and modern electronics of Russia's elite Spetsnaz, this is an unmissable tour of history's most impressive fighting men.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781472812995
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	10/20/2015
Series:	General Military Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
File size:	150 MB
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About the Author

Martin Windrow has worked in book publishing as a commissioning and art editor specializing in military and aviation history and is currently a freelance editor and writer working from his home in Sussex, England. He is an Associate of the Royal Historical Society and of the Foreign Legion Association of Great Britain. He is also the editor of the Men-at-Arms and Elite series.

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Ancient World: 5000 BC-AD 500
The Medieval World: 500-1500
The Early Modern World: 1500-1800
Imperial Wars: 1800-1914
World War I: 1914-18
World War II: 1939-45
Modern: 1945-Present

Editorial Reviews

"Buy this book! This book would be a very handy little guide for any students of history, hobbyists researching model figure projects, or collectors wishing to know more about the stories behind the military miniatures marching and battling in their displays and dioramas." —Toy Soldier & Model Figure magazine

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